28-2-701. What is unlawful. That is not lawful which is:
(1) contrary to an express provision of law;
(2) contrary to the policy of express law, though not expressly prohibited; or
(3) otherwise contrary to good morals.
History: En. Sec. 2240, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 5051, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 7553, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 1667; Field Civ. C. Sec. 827; re-en. Sec. 7553, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 13-801.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations
Part 7. Illegal Objects and Provisions
28-2-702. Contracts that violate policy of law -- exemption from responsibility -- exception
28-2-703. Contracts in restraint of trade generally void
28-2-704. Exception -- sale of goodwill of business
28-2-705. Exception -- dissolution of partnership
28-2-706. Contracts in restraint of marriage generally void
28-2-707. What conditions void
28-2-708. Restraints upon legal proceedings void
28-2-710. through 28-2-720 reserved
28-2-721. When provision fixing liquidated damages valid
28-2-723. Construction contracts requiring lien or bond waiver void